Mauritania

Port of Nouakchott (MR NKC)

UN/LOCODE
MR NKC
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Nouakchott
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
Mauritania
Port of Nouakchott, Mauritania © Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
Port information
Coordinates
18.0333, -16.0333 (18°02′N 16°02′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
9.4 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
10.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Ratings
#304
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #304
78.92
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 78.92

Located in Mauritania, the port of Nouakchott serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Nouakchott has a Small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Nouakchott work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Nouakchott located?
Nouakchott is a seaport in Mauritania.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nouakchott?
The UN/LOCODE for Nouakchott is MR NKC.
What is the channel depth at Nouakchott?
The channel depth at Nouakchott is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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